Example of the Monochrome styleMen · Professional · “Monochrome” style
AI Black and White Headshot for Men
Pure black and white with dramatic split lighting — half your face lit, half in deep shadow. It's an intense, artistic portrait in the tradition of classic magazine photography, made for people who want a headshot with real presence.
Best for
- Author and book jacket photos
- Artists, musicians and photographers
- Speaker and keynote materials
- Personal brand and portfolio sites
2 HD photos per style · $1.49 per photo on the web, no subscription · ready in minutes
What the Monochrome style looks like
Your face comes from your selfies. Everything else — clothes, location and light — is created by HeyPhoto's AI to match this look.
Outfit
A black knit turtleneck.
Setting
A deep black studio backdrop.
Lighting
High-contrast split lighting from one side, leaving half the face in shadow. The whole image is monochrome.
Expression
Intense and powerful.
How to get an AI black and white headshot from your selfies
- 01
Upload 3 selfies
One straight-on and two at a slight angle, taken in good light. Ordinary phone selfies are perfect — no studio or photographer needed.
- 02
Choose “Monochrome”
In the style picker, tap Male › Professional › Monochrome. Optionally fine-tune hairstyle, glasses or age, and add any other styles you like — each one gives you 2 photos.
- 03
Download your black and white headshot
Your HD photos are ready in a few minutes. Download them and use them anywhere — they're yours to keep, with no watermark.
Selfie tips for a clean studio headshot
For the Monochrome style
Split lighting emphasizes bone structure, so make sure your selfies are sharp and well lit — blurry or very dark source photos make it harder to keep your likeness.
- Face a window in daylight — even, front-on light gives the AI the clearest view of your features.
- Stand in front of a plain wall; busy backgrounds make the edges of your hair harder to read.
- Take one straight-on photo and two with your head turned slightly to each side.
- Skip beauty filters and heavy edits so your real skin texture carries through.
Black and White Headshot FAQ
Are black and white headshots still professional?
Yes — they read as timeless and artistic, and they're common for authors, creatives, executives and speakers. Because this style uses dramatic split lighting, it's better suited to a portfolio, book or speaker page than to a conservative corporate directory.
How do I get the Monochrome style?
Download HeyPhoto from the App Store or use it on the web. Upload 3 selfies, then choose Male › Professional › Monochrome in the style picker. Each style gives you 2 HD photos (on the web it's $1.49 per photo, no subscription), and you can add as many other styles to the same order as you like.
Do my selfies need a plain background?
No, but it helps. HeyPhoto replaces the background entirely; a plain wall just makes it easier for the AI to read the outline of your hair and shoulders, which gives cleaner edges in your black and white headshot.
Will my black and white headshot still look like me?
That's the point of HeyPhoto. Your face shape, features and skin tone come from your selfies — only the outfit, background, lighting and pose change. If a result doesn't look like you, report it and you can get a free regeneration.
Can I use this black and white headshot on LinkedIn?
Yes — a clean studio headshot is the most common LinkedIn format. You download HD images that crop neatly into LinkedIn's round frame, and they're yours to use on any profile, CV or website.
What happens to my selfies?
They're sent over an encrypted connection and used only to generate your photos. Uploaded selfies are deleted from our processing servers after your order (usually within 24 hours, always within 30 days), and they're never used to train AI models. Details are in our Privacy Policy.
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